Liverpool fans following the action as Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton and Hove Albion may have thought they had received a late Christmas bonus.

According to some live score apps and other update services, Lucas Torreira was booked in the 81st minute. The Uruguayan went into the game knowing that he would be suspended for his side's trip to Anfield if he received a yellow card at the Amex Stadium.

On social media, some supporters of the Premier League leaders assumed the information was accurate and reacted in a positive manner.

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"Kolasianc was booked for complaining about Arsenal not getting a free-kick for a foul on Torreira," he said.

"The incident happened on the edge of the Brighton box, they broke forward and eventually shot wide. Kolasinac then raced over to the referee and got a booking for dissent.

"Torreira was close by. People must have thought he got the yellow card possibly even for a dive."

Torreira made it through the full 90 minutes without the referee handing him a booking. Good news for Arsenal and their hopes of taking the strongest team possible to Anfield and a blow to Liverpool fans who assumed the Uruguayan would be missing.

Lucas Torreira was shown a yellow card for his celebration against Spurs (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

A cutoff point kicks in after 19 games to remove the jeopardy of collecting five yellow cards. Liverpool will be Arsenal's 20th league game of the season.

The Gunners may have to look out for April when they are set to play their 32nd Premier League of the campaign when players at risk of picking up their 10th yellow card of the season receive a similar reprieve.

It may do Torreira well to plan around this key point in the run in to ensure that he doesn't leave Emery short of his energy at a crucial moment.